• Tour start: Noi Bai int’l airport (HAN)
• Ending place: Tan Son Nhat int’l airport (SGN)
• Dates: 13rd Jul – 23th Jul 2027
• Duration: 12 Days
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Physicality: Easy
• Maximum participants: 6
• Price: Contact for more information
• Terms & Conditions
Experience the Mekong Delta during Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, when the river communities take on a different rhythm and the region comes alive with colour, tradition and celebration.
In the days leading up to the New Year, local markets overflow with flowers, ornamental plants and festive decorations. Boats carry blossoms along the waterways, traditional households prepare for family reunions, and villages become filled with the sights and rituals that mark Vietnam’s most important celebration.
Travel by boat through a maze of winding waterways, observe the daily rhythms of river communities, and photograph the people whose lives remain closely connected to the river. Beyond its familiar landscapes, the Mekong Delta reveals countless stories in its colours, textures, characters and fleeting moments.
This is more than a sightseeing trip. It is an opportunity to slow down, connect with local life and capture the authentic character of Southern Vietnam through your own perspective.
There will be plenty of 1-to-1 time both on the hill and back at our accommodation. I’m equally comfortable teaching beginner or advanced photographers.
On this trip, you will get accustomed to outdoor camping at a moderate altitude of 3,500 meters. This elevation may cause a mild sensation of altitude sickness.
You will also familiarize yourself with techniques essential for wilderness landscape photography, such as panorama, focus stacking, and night sky photography.
The journey in the Tianshan Mountains typically involves ascents with an elevation gain of approximately 900 meters to reach the campsite – situated at 3,500 meters above sea level – and may require spending the entire day in the mountains; Therefore, you need the appropriate level of physical fitness for these activities. Even if horses are arranged to transport you to the camp, good physical condition remains essential for acclimatizing to the altitude and moving around the campsite for photography. We will schedule at least one rest day between climbing days; furthermore, weather conditions often permit only one or two days of high-altitude climbing.
A kit list will be sent out in advance of the trip, but you should dress expecting wet and cold weather (see below from late-October 2024!). It could be near zero and windy on the summits, so full waterproofs, hat, gloves and plenty of warm layers are necessary. You will need a headtorch in case we need to walk back in the dark (as will be the plan if we get a good mountain day). You must have walking boots or other suitable footwear if you are more experienced and know you can get away with trail shoes etc! Wellies and an umbrella may also be helpful.
Our photography journeys are designed to take you deep into remote landscapes where comfort meets adventure. Depending on the destination, accommodation ranges from carefully selected local guesthouses and mountain lodges to scenic campsites set beneath vast skies and surrounded by nature. In the most remote areas, we travel by horseback, allowing us to reach trails, valleys, and viewpoints inaccessible by vehicle while carrying essential photography and camping equipment. These journeys are not simply about reaching a destination – they are about slowing down, embracing the landscape, and experiencing the rhythm of the mountains along the way.
What INCLUDED in the price of this trip?
• All ground transportation from Tan Son Nhat Airport
• Double Occupancy at 4-star hotel; Deluxe room
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on all days, including non-alcoholic drinks.
• Expert guidance on Photography.
• English-speaking guide.
• All entrance fees.
• Local model donations.
• Plenty of drinks
What is NOT INCLUDED?
• International flights in and out Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
• Visa fees (if needed)
• Travel Insurance
• Extra day outside itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Excess baggage costs.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Personal needs and laundry.